Peter Tempelhoff and The Cellars-Hohenort awarded Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Status
Peter Tempelhoff, Group Executive Chef for The Collection by Liz McGrath, was awarded the prestigious status of Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef at this year's Relais & Châteaux Congress.
- (1888PressRelease) November 18, 2011 - At the annual Relais & Châteaux congress in Lisbon, there was a gathering of some of the world's most renowned and celebrated chefs. It was here that Peter Tempelhoff, Group Executive Chef for The Collection by Liz McGrath, was awarded the prestigious status of Grand Chef.
Fine hospitality has always been the hallmark of the members of Relais & Châteaux. Under the Grand Chef banner, you will discover the most celebrated names in the gastronomic world today. Spread over 5 continents, the group comprises of 160 award-winning chefs. Previously known as "Relais Gourmands", these Grand Chefs constitute an international culinary benchmark, showcasing their genius, which reflects their own individual cultures. Their restaurants, with their exquisite settings and service, fine wine cellars, and unrivalled cuisine, present the Grand Chef qualities of creativity and refinement which will delight any epicurean.
This year sees the addition of 19 Grand Chefs, 14 of whom are newly appointed, while the other 5 have been promoted to this rank after several years of membership. These chefs encapsulate both tradition and modernity, and can be found in cities all over the world - New York, Geneva, Sydney, Tokyo, Paris, and now Cape Town!
Peter Tempelhoff joins chefs of the calibre of Raymond Blanc of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Michel Roux Jr. of Le Gavroche, Michel and Alain Roux of The Waterside Inn, Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck, Hélène Darroze in Paris, Thomas Keller from Per Se and French Laundry, Daniel Boulud and Joel Robuchon- to name but a few.
"To become a Grand Chef is undoubtedly the highlight of my career! To be acknowledged in this manner is a very proud moment for me and the team at The Cellars-Hohenort. It is also a very humbling experience for me, as I am aware of the responsibility which comes with the title… to Liz McGrath, my team and ultimately to all of our guests. I look forward to this challenge and putting Cape Town firmly on the map as a world class gastronomic destination!" says Peter Tempelhoff.
Peter Tempelhoff joins fellow Grand Chef Margot Janse of Le Quartier Français and the late Franck Zlomke to become South Africa's third Grand Chef and Cape Town City's first!
"Over the years my food has become simpler; it has become more focused on textures and singular flavours. I would like to think that it is going to become more of an expression of how I interpret Modernist Southern African Cuisine and less of an attempt to follow in current food trends and fads" adds Peter.
Owner of The Cellars-Hohenort, Liz McGrath, has been a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux for 20 years this November. "I can't think of a bigger honour to celebrate my 20 years with Relais & Châteaux than being awarded Grand Chef status. It is what we have dreamed of for many, many years! I am so extremely proud of Peter and his talented team at The Cellars-Hohenort and The Greenhouse restaurant. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world to experience South Africa and the finest South African cuisine" says Liz McGrath.
The Greenhouse, the flagship restaurant of The Collection by Liz McGrath, is open from Tuesday to Saturday in the evenings. Guests can choose to experience a 7 course tasting menu or they can create their own 4 course menu.
"This summer we unite quail, nasturtiums and green almonds together in a dish, as well as roast duck, bergamot and mulberries. Desserts are moving a little towards vegetables, with a combination of white asparagus, raspberries & chamomile, one featuring butternut, lime and coconut and another with smoked chocolate, candy cane beetroot and cherries. With the abundant ingredients in Cape Town, The Greenhouse is an exciting place to cook and create!" concludes Peter.
For bookings contact: The Cellars-Hohenort 021 7942137 or visit
www.cellars-hohenort.com or www.collectionmcgrath.com
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